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Verbs ser and estar - which to use when...

Hola estudiantes,

Here is the power point we went over in class on when and how to correctly use the two "to be" Spanish verbs - click Download Ser_y_estar_presentation rev2.  Don't forget to complete the practice ser worksheet for tomorow.

Hasta mañana,

Sr Venero

Online Review - jueves el 19 de enero

Please visit the homepage of our online textbook, scroll to 3B and look the vocabulary practice games and also the puzzles. Gracias

http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=jck&wcsuffix=0001

 

Here is quizlet vocabulary practice

http://quizlet.com/828953/realidades-1-chapter-3b-flash-cards/

enero 16 - 20

Hola estudiantes, 

Today we began to apply some of the new vocabulary from 3B as well as learn a little more about grammar ( ser & hacer verbs)  and culture.

I know that a number of you were not able to complete the practice activities and notes using the textbook. I’ve tried to find the online codes for those pages but have not been successful. I’ve also tried to establish a hyperlink to these pagees but that didn’t work either. Let’s not stress over it. We’ll spend some additional class time over the next couple of days to allow anyone to complete these sections. In addition, I'll be in early on Friday for a study session and to assist with any past work assignments. 

Don’t forget, tomorrow you'll be taking the writing test so get plenty of rest AND relax – I’m sure you will all do well.

On Thursday we will review and practice for Friday’s 3B quiz. The quiz will cover the 3B vocabulary and grammar. It will NOT, however, cover the verb “ser”. We’ll save that for the unit test on the 27^th. 

Hasta luego,

Sr. Venero  

Review Resources

Hola estudiantes, 

Today we reviewed the Spanish Benchmark Tests. I trust these two days of review have been helpful. In addition we started learning and practicing the 3B vocabulary - La Comida Parte 2. Here are some links to get you to some useful resources.

> To see the Vocabulary Benchmark with answer key, click Download Benchmark Assessment - Part 1 Vocabulary.

> To see the Grammar Benchmark with answer key, Click Download Benchmark grammar 2012.

> To see the 3B vocabulary power point click Download 3B vocabulary.

I also understand that some of you had difficulty opening the Review Power Point for Grammar & Subject Pronouns. If so, Here it is with a different software - click Download Grammar and Subject Pronoun Review. Hope this one works better for you.

Hasta luego,

Sr. Venero

 

 

Enero 10 - 13

Hola estudiantes,

! Feliz Año Nuevo! - Happy NEW YEAR! I hope all of you had a fabulous vacation (unas vacaciones fabulosas). I enjoyed hearing some of your stories and look forward to learning more about your break in the coming days.  I’ve missed you and was happy to see you all today. Here’s a recap of today and the rest of the week. Let’s make these next 9 weeks count positively. Let me know how I can help – I’ll be in early for study sessions most mornings. As I mentioned, you may want to clean out your binders/folders or purchase new ones- you will need 5 dividers and a 3 ring (1 inch) binder for Spanish. Please do not throw any vocab organizers or grammar worksheets away. Please keep today’s purple review worksheet – along with any other review worksheets in the front of your notebooks as quick & handy resources.

Here’s the schedule for the week:  

martes - Review of verb conjugations and subject pronouns. Click Download Grammar review for a copy of the power point from class to complete any unfinished work and to verify correct answers. Once you have corrected your worksheets please study a bit every night – quiz Friday on the review sheet.

miércoles - New vocabulary list for 3B food unit and review of Spanish Benchmark Tests

jueves - PARENTS PLEASE PLAN ON JOINING US IN THE THEATRE FOR AN ASSEMBLY AT 9:30 AM. We are pleased to have Jon Valentine from the GA Dept of Education- Foreign Language. He will speak to us about the importance of learning a foreign language and the global impact.

viernes – Practice 3B vocabulary. Possible quiz on verb conjugations and subject pronouns

Hasta luego,

Sr. Venero

 

 

 

Study for the 3A Unit Test...

Hola estudiantes,

Hope you had fun as well as sharpened your skills today with the jeopardy practice today. To practice some more click Download Jeopardy-3a. Remember, it takes awhile to download - just ask 1st period - you might want to go get a snack.  

You might also want to review -er/-ir verbs - you can click Download Practice with -er-and-ir-verbs-from-nicole00. Make sure you study the unit vocab - you can click Download La comida 3a POWERPOINT.

Remember - no study session tomorrow.

8th Grade Party -- Also, if you haven't brought in your $3.00 for the 8th grade party the last day of school please do so. here's the information again:

Thursday, December 22, from 2:30-4:00pm, in the 8^th Grade Commons.

Pizza, Dessert, Soda and Water will be served.

We are grateful to the Parman Family for generously donating over 300 drinks to the party – for the second year in a row!!

Parents are also invited to send in their favorite holiday cookies or brownies for dessert. If you plan to send in baked goods, please let us know at mjbentley5@comcast.net so we will be sure to have enough. On the day of the party, December 22, deliver them to the Simpson Front Office between 8:30am-12noon. Be sure to label them “8^th Grade”. We’ll send you a reminder before the party.

We would also love to have your help setting up before the party at 1:45pm. Please email mjbentley5@comcast.net if you can join us.

Hasta mañana,

Sr. Venero

Week of December 12th

Hola estudiantes,

Here is a quick summary of activities for this week.

lunes: We will be in the computer lab completing our Pictionary Activity we started on Friday

martes y miércoles: we will be doing practice activities and worksheets to get ready for the unit test

jueves: 3A unit summary and practice with jeopardy (no study session)

viernes: unit 3A test (Staff mtg - NO study session)

I will conduct study sessions every morning except Thursday, 12/15 and Friday, 12/16. In addition don't forget that we hold our food fiesta on Tuesday the 20th and that we will have grade-wide Benchmark Testing on Wednesday 12/22 and Thursday 12/23.

Hasta luego,

Sr. Venero

 

December 5 - 9

Desde el cinco hasta el diez de diciembre

Hola estudiantes,

Aquí está la agenda para esta semana:

Lunes – online practice activities w/ in-class net books; quiz review

Martes - Menu & flashcards due; vocabulary/er and Ir verb quiz

Miércoles – Spanish reading comprehension activity

Jueves – grammar practice & review; iresponse practice assessment

Viernes – Pictionary & sentence structure practice; complete rough drafts for computer lab activity for Monday

I’ll be having study sessions every morning this week – unless something comes up. Stop by to practice or if you have any questions.

In case you need another copy of the vocab for 3A click Download 3a-vocab-list-translated. If you want to practice with the vocab power point click Download La comida 3a POWERPOINT. For additional review with –er & -ir verb conjugation click Download Practice with -er-and-ir-verbs-from-nicole00.

You can practice with the online textbook activities by clicking here.

The flashcard practice website quizlet can be reached by clicking here or you can click here for another set of flashcards.

Hasta luego,

Sr. Venero 

 

semana de noviember 28 a diciembre 2

Hola estudiantes,

This week we’ve started to learn how to conjugate –er and –ir ending Spanish verbs. In addition we’re learning some new vocabulary related to food and meals – breakfast and lunch. Here’s a review of some important dates:

• jueves, el primero de diciembre; el plato project is due
• viernes, el dos de diciembre; flashcards due
• martes, el seis de diciembre; vocab & verb conjugation quiz
• Martes, el seis de diciembre; Menu Project due
• viernes, el dieciséis de diciembre; el examen 3B
• martes, el 20 de diciembre; fiesta con comida - click here for La Nanita Nana lyrics

To help you study, click Download La comida 3a POWERPOINT for the vocabulary power point. To practice on the online activities from the textbook please click here. You can also access the –er/-ir verb song. 

I’ll be holding study sessions most every morning through the rest of the school year. Now is a great time to sharpen your skills and bring up your grade - to end the quarter and the year on a positive note. Let me know when you would like to come in for help. Hasta luego, 

Señor Venero

 

noviembre 11 - 14

Hola estudiantes,

This week we will be practicing with the verb estar, our vocabulary, and generally getting ready for our 2B Unit Test this Friday. Here is a summary of this week's agenda:

lunes - Active listening guide and  power point review of estar

martes - reading comprehension - Las fobias

miércoles - learning centers

jueves - peer review with organizers and worksheets (no study session) 

viernes - el examen Unit 2B Test

Hasta luego,

Señor Venero